OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 10, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager CC

SUBJECT: General Information

COVID-19 Updates

 Businesses in the City continue to adapt to the changing re-opening guidelines from state health officials. To aid in those efforts, the City is offering a new COVID- 19 Special Event Permit that allows restaurants and retail businesses to set up spaces outside of their normal perimeters, including into space in parking lots, sidewalks and, in some cases, the streets.

However, this practice is only allowed through this permit, which must be issued by the City. Businesses are not allowed to use these public spaces without the permit as there are public access rules and regulations that must be followed. The City’s staff is happy to work with any business interested in obtaining the COVID-19 S.E.P. as each will require a case-by-case consideration. We are eager to help businesses stay open.

Several businesses have already applied for and been issued the COVID-19 S.E.P., which is valid as long as the City’s Emergency Declaration is in effect. Businesses wishing to take advantage of this assistance can apply for the permit by filling out this form and by following the steps and safety criteria outlined here.

 As announced last week, the pool at McMurtrey Aquatic Center re-opened to the public for lap swim on Monday, July 6. The Recreation & Parks Department reports it’s already been a successful re-opening, averaging around 68 swimmers per day. The newly implemented safety protocols and scheduling adjustments have gone smoothly so far as well.

Sessions in the early morning, at 11 a.m. and noon have been in high demand this General Information July 10, 2020 Page 2

week, and there are still a number of lanes available during evening sessions. We’ve also received praise from the public, from thanks for allowing swimming to return, to appreciation for the safety and cleaning measures in place to keep them healthy while visiting the facility.

The aquatic center was permitted to open by the Kern County Department of Public Health after staff implemented protocols to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

 Unfortunately, playground equipment, basketball courts, sports fields, and community centers remain closed at this time, per guidance from the state and the Kern County Department of Public Health. Youth sports leagues and activities are also prohibited until further notice to help reduce the possibility of spreading the coronavirus.

The parks themselves are open and have been throughout the pandemic, though we encourage everyone to continue to social distance, wear a face mask or covering while in public and to wash their hands frequently, especially after touching surfaces in public. The Recreation & Parks Department has also created a #RecTheHouse campaign, keeping kids and families busy during the pandemic by creating fun new games to play at home! Check out this week’s games!

Notable Items

 The City continues to grow! We’ve received some great news about the state of building in the City lately: there were nearly 1,400 total building permits issued during the month of June, the most for any month in the last five years! That total includes 139 permits for single-family homes (those homes are worth a cumulative $35 million). For comparison, those totals are significantly higher than they were in May, when 1,152 total permits and just 48 single-family home permits were issued.

Not only that, but construction on multi-family buildings this year has already outpaced 2019 year-to-year. There have been 22 building permits issued so far, compared to just six by the same point last year.

This data is a promising sign of economic recovery in the construction sector within the City.

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 The City welcomed 32 new employees to the team this week. That includes 28 Police Trainees who started their academy training on Monday, July 6. This is the third academy class funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N. Among the measure’s priorities is a goal to hire 100 new sworn officers over a three-year period.

The other four employees who started this week joined the Development Services Department as well as Public Works in various roles. Congrats to all and welcome!

 Visit Bakersfield unveiled its newest promotional piece this week, the Southern Trails Auto Tour brochure. This full-color brochure highlights cities along 13 historic trails across 11 states, providing exciting and historic routes to explore cities across the Southwest, including our fair City. Bakersfield is located on the historic Butterfield Overland Trail, created in the 1850’s as a year-round all-weather trail to assist the U.S. Post Office with mail delivery. According to Visit Bakersfield, the arrival brochure fits perfectly with recent changes in the travel market. Travelers are looking for ways to safely experience summer, and car and RV travel allow families to discover new destinations, including Bakersfield.

Our City is one of only five cities featured in the new brochure, which is being distributed throughout those 11 states. The brochure is available free from Visit Bakersfield either by phone (661-852-7282) or email ([email protected]). More information about this new marketing piece is available on Visit Bakersfield’s blog.

 This week is the busiest time of the year for Animal Control Officers (ACO) as more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year. The City’s ACOs handled more than 100 calls for service this week related to stray, injured or deceased animals. It is every ACO’s first and foremost desire to reunite stray animals with their owners. Animals that are taken to the shelter are thoroughly checked for identification, including a license or microchip. If ACOs can identify the owner of the animal, every effort is made to return the pet to its rightful owner before bringing them to the shelter, so please remember to microchip your pets!

Traffic Advisories

 Traffic control at Stockdale Highway/State Route 43 roundabout

Traffic control has been scheduled for westbound Stockdale Highway at the new State Route 43 (Enos Lane) roundabout on Thursday, July 9. Flagging personnel may need to stop traffic for up to 5 minutes at a time while crews install new light poles at this location. General Information July 10, 2020 Page 4

This work is expected to be underway between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes or allow extra time to reach their destinations if they must travel through this location during this time period.

Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving through the work zone. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.

 Nighttime closure: eastbound Westside Parkway/Truxtun Avenue off-ramp

A nighttime closure has been scheduled for the eastbound Westside Parkway off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue on Tuesday, July 14. The closure is expected to be in place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Motorists will need to exit the freeway at Mohawk Street and use Truxtun Avenue to continue eastbound while work is underway. This work does not affect westbound traffic.

The closure is needed to place concrete barrier rail along the roadway. This barrier rail will remain in place until all other phases of Centennial Corridor project are completed in 2022.

Work may be rescheduled without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving in the vicinity of this work. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.

Reports

 Monthly Building Activity Report, June 2020. SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION & PERMIT PACKET

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM.

A Special Events Permit Application can now be completed online by visiting the City of Bakersfield’s website at www.bakersfieldcity.us and clicking on the “Special Events Permit Application” link under the “Departments/Treasury” tab.

A Special Events Permit Application can also be printed online or obtained at:

City of Bakersfield – Treasury Division 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301

For more information contact the City Liaison at (661) 326-3757 or email [email protected]. On behalf of the City of Bakersfield, we thank you for contributing to the vitality of our community and offer you best wishes for a successful event!

PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF THIRTY (30) DAYS FOR THE PROCESSING OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT APPLICATION.

ADVERTISING OF THE EVENT PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF ALL REQUIRED PERMITS IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Completed Special Events Permit Applications must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event start date and may be submitted as early as one year prior to the event start date. In general, and as referenced in Bakersfield Municipal Code 10.69.010, a Special Event is any commercial or business promotion or athletic event upon any public street, public sidewalk, public alley or other public place which does not comply with normal and usual traffic regulation or controls.

It is our goal to assist event organizers in planning safe and successful events that create minimal impact on the communities and residents surrounding the events.

RECREATION & PARKS If you plan to hold your event at a City park or facility please contact Recreation & Parks to schedule your event, at (661) 326-3866 (FUNN). Rules, regulations and restrictions unique to each park/facility may apply.

PARADES If you are holding a parade, you may obtain an application from the Bakersfield Police Department. Bakersfield Municipal Code (B.M.C.) 10.76.020 states, “It is unlawful for any person to conduct a parade in or upon any public street, public sidewalk, public alley or other public place in violation of this chapter, or without having first procured and maintained a valid permit from the traffic authority.” (Ord. 3866 § 1, 1998) Please call 661-326-3960 at the Bakersfield Police Department to obtain a parade application and more information.

PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS The Permit Application Process begins when the Event Organizer submits a completed Special Events Permit Application and Non-Refundable Permit Fee. During the initial application screening process you will be allowed time to provide all pending documents (e.g. Liability Insurance Certificate, secondary permits, etc.). Prior to any Special Events Permit being approved and issued, the City must receive all required documents referenced in this packet. Upon receipt of your completed Permit Application, a representative from the City will contact you. Thereafter, this person will serve as your City Liaison and will be your primary point of contact for the processing of your permit. You may be contacted individually by City Departments if they have specific questions or concerns about your event. Please be aware that in some cases you may need to contact federal, state, or county agencies in addition to the City of Bakersfield.

In some cases throughout the Permit Application Process you will be notified if your event requires any additional information, permits, licenses or certificates. Delays in providing the requested items often delay the ability to approve a Special Events Permit in a timely manner and may result in denial of the application.

Keep in mind that acceptance of your Special Events Permit Application should in no way be construed as final approval from the City of Bakersfield. 2

NON-REFUNDABLE PERMIT FEE The Fee is established by resolution of the City Council and may not be waived.

CANCELLATION POLICY Should the Event Organizer, for any reason, need to cancel their event they must first notify the City Liaison. Written notice of cancellation must be received by our office no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event start date. Cancellations must be in written form; verbal cancellations will not be accepted.

MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES TO EVENT Any special event permit application that has been received or approved by the City should include all information that accurately depicts the proposed event at the time the application is submitted. Should circumstances arise that modify the event as depicted in the original application, the event organizer should immediately contact the City Liaison and request a modification to the application. A modification request may require additional review by City Departments and could result in additional requirements and costs. Approved permits for special events that have been subsequently modified without the review and consent of the City are subject to revocation.

REVOCATION OF PERMIT Any permit issued pursuant to B.M.C. 10.69 shall be immediately revoked by the City Manager or his designee whenever he finds:

 That misrepresentations were made on the application; or  That any of the terms or conditions of said permit have been violated, or that the business has been operated in violation of local, state or federal law;  That the safety of persons or property requires such revocation;  That the special event is interfering with the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. (Ord. 3807 § 1, 1997)

Please review the Special Event Permit Application Packet in its entirety. If you have additional questions please contact (661) 326-3757 or email [email protected].

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City of Bakersfield Special Event Application Application Number: ______

General Event Information Event Name: Event Dates: Event Daily Operating Hours: Event Set up Date: Event Setup Time: Event Move out Date: Event Move out Time: Event Location: Event Website:

Event Contact Information (Please provide a street address for each contact)

Event Organizer Name: Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Email: Event Co-Organizer or Professional Event Planner Name: Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Office Phone: Cell Phone: Fax: Email: Event Representation for Public Information/Media contact Name: Primary Phone: Secondary Phone: Email: Event Website

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Prior Special Events Permits Has the Organization had any prior permits issued by the City? Yes No If yes, were any prior permits revoked? (if so please describe why in the box below) Yes No

Event Organizer Tax Status For Profit Organizer Non-Profit Organizer with EIR Number, (Please attach IRS forms) Non-Profit Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Website: Event Description Please use the space provided below to provide a detailed description of the purpose and activities included in your event. You may attach additional pages to this document if needed.

General Description of Event, Programs, or Activities (Check All Boxes That Apply)

Athletic/ Recreational Festival/ Celebration Fireworks, Pyrotechnics, Black Powder Art Exhibit/ Display Parade Farmer/ Craft market Concert/ Performance Information/ Exhibits Outdoor Market Alcohol Service and/or Sampling Theatre Performance Aquatics Carnival/Circus Fun Run/ Walk/Ride Tent > 20’ x 20’

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Event Attendance Information Total Attendance per Day: Total Participants @ Event: Total Staff/Volunteers @ Event: Event Admissions Information Will fees for admission, entry, vendor or visitor participation be required? Yes No If no, please check the box that best describes your plan: Free & Open to the Public Private Event, Invitation Only

Event Route Information

Is this event a Run, Walk, Bike Tour, etc.? Yes No If your event is a walk, fun run, bike ride, or other activity with a specific route or competition area, you must provide a map of your route and describe the route. The plan should include information on where you will start and finish the event, staging areas, competition areas, loading zones, step off location, disbanding areas, etc. You must attach your Traffic Plan to this document. Make sure when developing your Traffic Control Plan that you follow the most recent Manual on Uniform and Traffic Control Devices. Event Site Plan Information The Event Organizer shall provide a detailed drawing of the site plan. The site plan shows the placement of temporary structures and equipment on public property and/or rights of way. The following information is required on your site plan. All Event Site Plans must be submitted using 8 ½” x 11” or 8 ½” x 14” white paper. If using Computer Assisted Generation (CAG) for the Event Site Plan, please ensure the use of Arial Fonts no smaller than size 10. Please show:  The perimeter of the entire venue, include the names of all adjacent streets or areas that are part of the venue; show all street closures and or/ lane closures associated with the site plan;  The location of the fences, barricades and barriers,  The access and egress points for the venue,  The access and egress points for the tents and structures within the venue,  The 20 foot wide fire lane (emergency access) throughout the venue,  The locations of all stages, platforms, bleachers, grandstands, canopies, tents, portable toilets, trash containers, or any other temporary structure,  The dimensions or size of the equipment and structures within the site plan,  The cooking areas to be used for the vent, show the locations of food trucks or carts,  The location of all alcohol points of sale (beer gardens or free flow plan, points of sale, etc.),  The location of First Aid and Emergency Service Coordination Staff,  The location of power sources of generators, show the distribution of power within the venue, generators must be cordoned off within the venue  The locations of carnival rides, games, live animals, inflatables, or similar equipment  The location of any/all fuel stations, show the location of propane tanks, natural gas lines, black powder storage, and pyrotechnics locations,  The locations of parking for public, vendors, and VIP’s, show where trailers or large trucks will be stored, Please attach your Event Site Plan to this document

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Event Parking Information Total Guest Parking Total Vendor/VIP Parking Demand: Demand: Guest Parking Locations: Vendor/Staff/VIP Parking Locations: Event Traffic Management Information It may be necessary for the Event Organizer to obtain a Professional Traffic Plan. Please keep in mind that streets must be closed from intersection to intersection. You must attach a copy of your Traffic Management Plan to this document. Make sure when developing your Traffic Control Plan that you follow the most recent Manual on Uniform and Traffic Control Devices.

Event Site Services Information (Custodial Services, Comfort Stations, Waste & Recycling Management, Street Sweeping, etc…) The Event Organizer must maintain a safe, clean and accessible environment for the event attendees. Describe your plan to provide custodial services, comfort stations, refuse collections and removal, recycling services, etc…

Event First Aid, Medical Services and Emergency Management Plans The organizer is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of guests at their event. Please describe the plan to provide First Aid, Medical Services and Emergency Management should they be needed. Include staffing levels and staff assignments. Please use the space below to describe how you will provide these services. You may attach an additional document if necessary.

Crowd Management and Venue Security ( Venue Access, Event Staff, Security Staff, etc…) Please provide a detailed plan for venue and security management with the application.

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Alcohol Control and Management Plans

No, no alcoholic beverages will be sold, sampled or consumed at this event Yes, alcoholic beverages will be sold, sampled or consumed at this event Reminder, your Special Event may be subject to alcoholic beverage permitting. Please contact the local office of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at (661) 395-2731.

Concessions Management Plans The organizer has the ability to provide food, services and merchandise to attendees at their event. The event organizer is responsible to ensure the vendors obtain the appropriate equipment, personnel and permits required to complete this assignment. Food Concessions Will the event organizer provide food and beverage concessions as part of the program?

Yes, only to the participants in this event Yes, to the general public. (You must obtain a Community Event Permit from Kern County Environmental Health and provide a list of the approved vendors.) No food or beverages will be sold or provided at this event

Live Animal Plans Will the event organizer require live animals to be included in this programmed activity?

No Yes, please describe ______.

Insurance Requirements and Waiver of Liability for Event Participants See the attached City of Bakersfield Insurance Requirements. If this Event requires participants to complete a waiver of liability form, a copy of that form must be submitted to the City of Bakersfield and include the City of Bakersfield, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, volunteers, and employees released from all liability in the waiver of liability form. This form must be approved by Risk Management and the City Attorney’s Office.

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Statement of Affidavit I certify that the information contained in the foregoing application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the proposed Special Event under City of Bakersfield Municipal Code, and I understand that this application is made subject to the rules and regulations established by the City Council, and/or City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. Applicant agrees to comply with all other requirements of the City, County, State, Federal Government, and any other applicable entity which may pertain to the use of the Event venue and the conduct of the Event. I agree to abide by these rules, and further certify that I, on behalf of the Host Organization, am also authorized to commit that organization, and therefore agree to be financially responsible for any costs and fees that may be incurred by or on behalf of the Event to the City of Bakersfield.

I understand that I must comply with the event application requirements provided by the City of Bakersfield Event Organizer Signature: Event Co-Organizer Signature:

Required Documents Traffic Plan Event Site Plan Waiver of Liability Form for Event Participants Insurance Documents Indemnification Agreement Special Event Application Agreement

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TRAFFIC PLAN

It may be necessary for the Event Organizer to obtain a Professional Traffic Plan. Please keep in mind that streets must be closed from intersection to intersection; streets cannot be closed mid-block.

Please list the streets, from intersection to intersection, which will be closed for your event. Space is provided for up to three (3) entries. If you need more space please attach an additional sheet of paper with the requested information. Your Site Plan/Map must show all streets and closures.

1. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

2. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

3. Street Name: ______

From (cross street): ______

To (cross street): ______

Type of Closure: ___Street Closure ___Sidewalk Closure

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INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer agree, in consideration of the granting of this Application and Special Event Permit for:

______Event Name to be held on, Event Date(s)

By ______of ______Event Organizer/Primary Applicant Host Organization

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer(s) agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, and the City of Bakersfield’s employees, officers, managers, agents, council members, and volunteers harmless from any and all losses, damages, claims for damage, liability, lawsuits, judgment expense and cost(s) arising from any injury or death to any person or damage to any property including all reasonable costs for investigation and defense thereof (including, but not limited to, attorney fees, costs and expert fees) arising out of or attributed to the issuance of Applicant’s Special Event Permit regardless of where the injury, death or damage may occur, unless such injury, death or damage is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

Host Organization and/or Event Organizer agree to provide satisfactory evidence of, and shall thereafter maintain during the specified special event, such insurance policies and coverage in the type, limits, forms and ratings required by the City’s Risk Manager or City Attorney or their designee.

______Print Name Title

______Signature Date

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APPLICANT AGREEMENT

Please read each statement. Initialing next to each statement indicates your understanding and agreement to the statement.

_____ I agree that any false statement or material misrepresentation made in support of this application and permit is cause for denial of issuance of a Special Event Permit. Applicant also agrees that failure to adhere to the policies and procedures established by the City of Bakersfield Municipal Code 10.69, known as the “Special Events”, or any conditions or restrictions imposed upon the permit by the Bakersfield Police Department is cause for revocation of the Special Event Permit. Applicant further agrees that the Special Event Permit may be revoked at any time by the City Manager or his designee.

_____ I agree, upon request, to provide a Liability Insurance Certificate providing evidence of general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit AND an additional insured endorsement naming the City of Bakersfield, its officers, employees and agents’ as additional insured. This document must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the event start date.

_____ I agree to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected by street/sidewalk closures and/or amplified sound. The applicant shall notify all business owners located adjacent to any right-of-way which will be closed for the event. Proof of written notice shall be submitted to the city manager or his designee. (B.M.C. 10.69.030 C.) If the event will affect access to more than one business, the applicant must notify the Greater Bakersfield Chambers of Commerce. Notification also includes the posting of Temporary “No Parking” Signs on streets involved in closures for the event.

_____ I agree to supply warning signs and/or barricades and to situate them in such a position that the road closure may be maintained in a safe and orderly manner.

By signing below, I indicate as the Event Organizer or Host Organization an understanding and agreement to the above statements.

______Print Name Title

______Signature Date

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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

To the Special Event Applicant:

For the duration of your permit, you must maintain the following insurance from a company admitted to write insurance in the State of California and rated A-:VII by A.M. Best Company (or equivalent). The insurance must be primary and non-contributory, contain at least a 30 day written notice of policy cancellation or if there are any material changes in the policy language or terms. Some events may require higher limits of coverage based on the discretion of the Risk Manager.

1. Commercial general liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. If food is sold, products liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If alcoholic beverages are sold or served, liquor liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If participants, film extras, and/or spectators are involved, the certificate of insurance must specify that the commercial general liability covers participants, film extras, and/or spectators as applicable. An additional insured endorsement is required and must include coverage for the City, its mayor, council, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents under your commercial general liability policy. 2. Workers’ compensation as required by the California Labor Code, if the permit holder uses its own employees in conducting the planned event or activity. Waiver of subrogation endorsement in required in favor of the City. If you are not required under the State of California Labor Code to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, you must complete the Workers’ Compensation Exemption Declaration following this section. 3. Automobile Liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit covering owned, non-owned and hired autos, if automobiles are used in the move-in, setup, break- down, or operation of the event/activity. If you are using only non-owned or hired autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to your general liability policy is acceptable.

You must provide the insurance to this office at least ten (10) working days prior to your event/activity:

 Certificate of Insurance issued by your insurance broker-agent evidencing the insurance coverage applicable to your event/activity, the insurance must be primary and non-contributory with the cancellation provision on the certificate amended to read as follows: “Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration dates or if there are any material changes in the policy language or terms, the issuing company will mail thirty (30) days prior written notice to the certificate holder. In the case of cancellation for non-payment of premium, the issuing company will mail ten (10) days prior written notice to the certificate holder.”

 Any written statements by you and/or your insurance broker-agent explaining the reasons why any of the above coverage is limited or why any of the applicable requirements have not been satisfied.

All certificates and endorsements must be submitted to:

City of Bakersfield – Treasury Division 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301

For your convenience, we have a facsimile machine within this department. The facsimile access telephone number is (661) 852-2041.

If you or your insurance broker-agent have any questions regarding these insurance requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Risk Management at (661) 326-3738.

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Workers’ Compensation Coverage Exemption Declaration

The undersigned (hereinafter referred to as “I” or “Me”) hereby declares that the following is true and correct:

I am an individual or a company that has entered, or will be entering, into an agreement with the City of Bakersfield to provide goods or services.

I am familiar with the terms of said agreement which require Me to maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by California Law.

I am familiar with the workers’ compensation laws of California (generally contained in section 3700 of the Labor Code), including those provisions which provide for specific exemptions from the requirement that all employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance, and I am exempted under the law from the requirement to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

In addition, during the term of any work for the City of Bakersfield under said agreement, (i) I will not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers’ compensation laws of California, or (ii) should I become subject to the worker’s compensation provision of Section 3700 of the Labor Code for any reason, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions and send evidence of compliance to the City of Bakersfield.

Date: ______

Name: ______Name: ______(Print or type) (Signature)

Company Name (if any): ______

Title: ______Telephone: ______

Warning: In California, failure to secure workers’ compensation coverage is unlawful and shall subject an employer to criminal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). In addition to the cost of compensation, damages may be assessed as provided for in Section 3706 of the Labor Code, including, but not necessarily limited to, interest and attorney’s fees.

Risk Management – 09/19 City of Bakersfield Good Neighbor Policy - Notice of Temporary Street / Sidewalk Closure

The Applicant listed below has requested a temporary street/sidewalk closure. The City of Bakersfield requires the applicant to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected by the street/sidewalk closures. This document shall serve as the proof of notice of the proposed stree/sidewalk closure.

A temporary street/sidewalk closure has been requested for the following date(s)/time(s) for the streets listed.

Closure Start Date: Closure Start Time: AM/PM (Day of Week) (Date)

Closure End Date: Closure End Time: AM/PM (Day of Week) (Date)

Street Name(s):

The purpose of the proposed street/sidewalk closure is (Event Description):

Applicant / Host Organization Name:

Contact Name:

Mailing Address: (Street Address) (City, State, Zip code)

Acknowledgement: By siging below, the undersigned acknowledges receipt of the above Notice of Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure.

Print Name Business Name Address

Signature Title Phone Number

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Steps to Obtain “COVID-19 Special Event Permit”

1. Complete the "Special Event Permit Application"” with the additional information, as listed below in Table 1. NOTE: It is recommended that businesses meet with the Development Services (parking lots) or Public Works (street/sidewalks) Staff early and as they are designing the site plan. City Staff is available to provide feedback on appropriate health and safety requirements, potential ADA requirements, etc. 2. Submit completed application, supplemental information, and fee to the City of Bakersfield. 3. Obtain special event permit approval and Site Inspection from the appropriate City Department(s).

Table 1. “COVID-19 Special Event Permit” Supplemental Application Information (Include with Application) General Information Section: 1. Under Event Name, list the Business Name that will be using the space 2. List existing indoor square footage and proposed outdoor square footage. Event Description Section: 1. List number of parking spaces to be closed (if applicable) 2. List method and materials for blocking parking spaces, sidewalk, or street (See Table 2 for options) Insurance Requirements Section: 1. Note: the City will review each application to determine appropriate insurance and liability requirements. General Description of Event Section: 1. Below the options, write in “Other, COVID-19 SEP for parking lot” OR 2. Below the options, write in “Other, COVID-19 SEP for public street/sidewalk” Event Site Plan Information Section: Ensure that the site plan also illustrates the following: 1. That the project will adhere to all Health & Safety Criteria, as listed in Table 2. 2. Which parking spaces will be blocked. 3. Location of any tables, chairs, walk-aisles and other temporary materials (Awnings, tents, electrical, etc.) 4. Demonstrate compliance with all applicable ADA requirements; including but not limited to: ADA accessible dining table, illustrate a clear path to table, demonstrate slope and cross slope max 2% in any direction, path of travel to sanitation facilities, path of travel to and from a ADA parking stall, etc. 5. Identify restroom facilities that will be available to patrons. 6. Demonstrate there will be continued circulation within Parking lot. Event Site Services Section: 1. Describe plan for maintenance/cleaning of the closed area. Required Documents Section: 1. For Parking Lots, written authorization from property owner and management company (if applicable). 2. California Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) written authorization for beverage services outside of original premises (if business is permitted by the ABC) 3. Kern County Health Department authorization (if business permitted by the County) 4. Copy of any other COVID-10 related “Reopening Plan and/or permit” from the State (if applicable)

Table 2. Health & Safety Criteria Parking Lots: Public Streets & Sidewalks 1. Closure shall be limited to up to 50% of the total 1. Street closure shall be limited to a maximum of number of required parking spaces. half streets within the Downtown area only.

2. Closure shall occur between the hours of 10am 2. Closure shall occur between the hours of 10am and 10pm; with all materials removed by 10pm and 10pm; with all materials removed by 10pm each day. each day. 3. Parking spaces shall be barricaded at the 3. Streets shall be barricaded at the applicant’s cost, applicant’s cost, using mobile material approved using mobile material approved by the Public by the Public Works Director and Fire Prevention Works Director and Fire Prevention Director, and Director. (Mobile fencing without lock, no k-rail). which also meets MUTCD requirements. (mobile 4. No blocking of ADA Parking stalls or paths fencing without lock, no k-rail) 5. No blocking of Emergency and/or Service Truck 4. For half-street, closure materials shall be located access (hydrants, fire, trash, deliveries, etc.) at intersections and not at mid-block locations. 6. No blocking ingress/egress points to public 5. No closure of arterial and collector streets, local streets. streets only, subject to City approval. 7. No amplified music in parking area 7. No blocking of ADA Parking stalls or paths 9. No blocking of Emergency and/or Service Truck access (hydrants, fire, trash, deliveries, etc.) 10. No blocking ingress/egress points to public streets. 11. No amplified music in sidewalk/street area

MEMORANDUM

DATE: July 8, 2020

TO: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager Joe Conroy, Public Information Officer

FROM: Christopher Boyle, Development Services Director

SUBJECT: Monthly Building Activity Report, June 2020

Attached please find the Monthly Building Activity Report for June of 2020. After an May report that saw a significant drop in construction activity as a result of the state’s efforts in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, June data shows a strong rebound in development activity. As an example, June saw 136 new single-family residential permits issued, 20 more than during the same month last year. In contrast, only 48 new single-family residential permits were issued in May of 2020. Also, total permits issued jumped from 1,152 total building permits issued in May to 1,399 total building permits issued in June. There were more building permits issued in the month of June than in any single month in the last five years.

Some other takeaways to the monthly report are: • Total valuations for June were nearly 6.5 million dollars higher than in May, a 9.5 percent increase month over month. • The 136 single-family residential building permits had a total valuation of nearly 35 million dollars, or just over 50% of overall valuations for the month. • Solar permits (located as part of the Electric Permits – Line 72) remain strong with 554 electrical permits issued for a total valuation of over 22 million dollars, or 32 percent of overall valuations for the month. • Swimming pool and pool/spa building permits nearly doubled over last year. 40 total permits were issued in 2019, whereas 77 swimming pool and pool/spa building permits were issued in 2020. This is a trend reported throughout the San Joaquin Valley. • Residential renovations and additions (Line 34) were very strong, with 172 building permits issued in June of 2020 versus 110 in June of 2019. Overall 94 more building permits have been issued for residential renovations and additions year over year. • Multifamily construction in 2020 has far outpaced 2019 with 22 building permits for 5 or more dwelling per building (Line 5) being issues so far this year. Only six of these building permits had been issued at this time in 2019.

Cumulatively, the Monthly Building Activity Report for June of 2020 is a promising sign of economic recovery within the construction sector.

MONUMENT VALLEY MONUMENT SAN FRANCISCO SAN PETE GREGOIRE CEDAR CITY CEDAR

GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton,

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. road continued northwest to the Pecos Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on River and crossed Texas Guadalupe J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars…or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an stars…or the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbeque or fiesta under under fiesta or barbeque a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great

Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona, across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa history, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and history,

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands - his these along communities the in

a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural

American Southwest together with with together Southwest American Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State

adventure. its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

and scenic byways are gateways to to gateways are byways scenic and historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary

heritage…where trailside communities communities trailside heritage…where mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads… roads that largely follow these these follow largely that roads roads…

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose

covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great  ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then , following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. San Antonio (1771), Soledad (1791), Car- PROGRAM PARTNERS talion used axes and other hand tools as the Jackass Mail, was the earliest to Olathe, KS on I-35, then follow US route used by the Overland Stagecoach Real, go to: www.blm.gov/visit/el-cami- mel (1770), Santa Cruz (1791), San Juan This brochure funded in part by our program partners to chip away stones to get their wagons 56 west to Baldwin City, Council Grove, and mail operation from Missouri to no-real-nht or you can go to the New Bautista (1797), Santa Clara (1777), San McPherson, Great Bend and Dodge City. through Box Canyon. Finally, on January Mexico Public Lands Info Center at 301 Jose (1797), Dolores (1776), San Rafael Omaha, NE» churchofjesuschrist.org/ California from 1857–1861. The Mail Line Missouri The Mountain Branch of the trail contin- 29, 1847, the Battalion reached San Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, 505-954-2002, (1817) and Sonoma (1823). visitmormontrailcenter Inc. 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GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS VEGAS LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to Los Angeles that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton, road continued northwest to the Pecos

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and River and crossed Texas Guadalupe The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars … or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an or … stars the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbecue or fiesta under under fiesta or barbecue a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona,

Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and

h tory, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and tory, s

i above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri,

toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a in the communities along these his these along communities the in

- with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and American Southwest together with with together Southwest American

multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State t dventure. a

o its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

ties and scenic byways are gateways gateways are byways scenic and ties historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary heritage … where trailside communi trailside where … heritage

- mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads ds that largely follow these these follow largely that ds … roa …

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great  ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then United States, following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. 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MONUMENT VALLEY MONUMENT SAN FRANCISCO SAN PETE GREGOIRE CEDAR CITY CEDAR

GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS VEGAS LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to Los Angeles that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton,

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. road continued northwest to the Pecos Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on River and crossed Texas Guadalupe J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars…or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an stars…or the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbeque or fiesta under under fiesta or barbeque a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great

Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona, across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa history, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and history,

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands - his these along communities the in

a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural

American Southwest together with with together Southwest American Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State

adventure. its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

and scenic byways are gateways to to gateways are byways scenic and historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary

heritage…where trailside communities communities trailside heritage…where mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads… roads that largely follow these these follow largely that roads roads…

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose

covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great  ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then United States, following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. 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Many miles of directly to OCTA headquarters or OKLAHOMA CITY SANTA FE Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Bureau» VisitFresnoCounty.org wagon ruts and swales still exist in silent State Office» CaminoRealcarta.org through the Network for Good. When D Visit Santa Cruz County» testimony to those hardy souls who built you join OCTA you’ll also learn about Fort Smith–Santa Fe Utah VisitSantaCruz.org the nation as we know it today. all the opportunities to participate in Trail The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau» trail preservation activities. If joining Josiah Gregg, a Santa Fe trader Saints History Department» SonomaValley.com Join OCTA and get involved. You can The Way West isn’t your cup of tea and you’d just like pioneered a trail route between Fort donate to the Save the Trail cause. 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Today’s travelers can travel D Fort Smith–Santa Fe Trail near the route on I-40 from Fort Smith K Old Spanish National Historic Trail Colorado « New Mexico « Arizona » Utah » Nevada » California E Fort Smith–El Paso Trail Go to OCTA-Trails.org to Sallisaw, Henryville, and Shawnee L Beale Wagon Road to Oklahoma City. It continues west to F The Mormon Battalion Amarillo across the Texas panhandle M Juan Bautista de Anza National Support the preservation work of the Oregon-California Trails Association on G Upper Emigrant Road in Texas Discover America’s to Tucumcari and Santa Rosa, NM to Historic Trail behalf of the National Historic Trails. Go to: www.octa-trails.org Great Southwest! Santa Fe. H Lower Emigrant Road in Texas N California’s Mission Trail or call us at (816) 252-2276 for more information Go to OCTA-Trails.org End is located in the downtown area and I Galveston » On the Gulf of Mexico Art. The Railyard and Guadalupe Districts the world’s largest and most colorful col- Southern Utah Museum of Art displays the route connecting the city’s four main Creekmore Park, located a little farther south of Houston on I-45. On the historic feature contemporary art galleries and lection of 200-million-year old petrified work of regional artists and a permanent museums. Kern County Museum has east, are picturesque parks offering Texas Upper Emigrant Road. Galveston great restaurants in the classic setting wood and fossils. Glen Canyon and Lake collection of National Park paintings. curated the state’s rich heritage with seasonal fun for the whole family. The Island features 32 miles of relaxing of 19th century depot buildings. Go to: Powell, north of Flagstaff on US 89, is one Brian Head Resort offers snow-skiing and over 60 historic buildings, the Buena area also includes four wineries and beaches, family-friendly attractions, SantaFe.org. of the most popular lakes in Arizona set family-friendly winter fun from November Vista Museum of Natural History & three casinos. Go to: FortSmith.org. WELCOME TO THE Science with a large collection of B B Texas Seaport history, including the L New Mexico’s El Camino Real de amid deep canyons and spectacular scen- through April and summer mountain T T GILBERT VEGA GILBERT 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, plus great dining Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail» ery. Go to: VisitArizona.com. biking, hiking and special events on the RIVERS END RAFTING fossils, the California Living Museum, and picturesque lodging, and one of home to endangered California animals Mormon Battalion The historic “Royal Road of the Interior” Q Kingman » I-40. On the Beale Wagon weekends in the summer. the largest concentrations of Victorian and plants, and the Bakersfield Museum B Council Bluffs, IA » I-80 and I-29. runs from Mexico City north to Santa Fe Road and Route 66. Every visit to Kingman Go to: VisitCedarCity.com.

architecture in the country. The Bryan Bureau News Vegas / Las MORRIS SAM Bureau News Vegas / Las DAMON MARK of Art offering a visual arts spectrum. Two historical markers and a walking on or just east of I-25. In the Las Cruces should start at the Historic Powerhouse Museum has an outstanding collection of Visitors can enjoy the all-American path at the Iowa School for the Deaf are area visitors get a feel for settlement in Historic Downtown Kingman. Built in artifacts, artwork and documents relating Bakersfield Soundat Buck Owens’ located at the sites of the 1846 Grand En- along the trail at the Mesilla Plaza and 1907, today it houses the Kingman Visitor F F to Texas and the American West. Other U U Crystal Palace featuring the country campment of Mormon Pioneers and the Historic District, the Mesquite Historic Center, along with the Historic Route historic buildings include the 1861 Custom music star’s memorabilia, a restaurant Mormon Battalion Mustering Grounds. District and the Dona Ana Village His- 66 Museum and the Route 66 Electric Oklahoma House, 1892 Bishop’s Place, The Grand and a live country music performance The Mormon Battalion were enlisted toric District. At the nearby Fort Selden Vehicle Museum—filled with giant murals, F Oklahoma City » I-40, I-35 and I-44. 1894 Opera House and the 1895 Moody S S theater with the top acts of today. The during the Mexican-American War and Historic Site visitors can walk a portion life-sized dioramas and authentic On the Fort Smith - Santa Fe Road and Mansion. The Galveston Island Pleasure Downtown Arts District showcases marched a 2,000+ miles trail across the of the historic trail. North of Truth or artifacts bring to life the early days of on the Beale Wagon Road. The National Pier ranks among the top-five seaside local performing and visual arts, and American southwest to San Diego. The Consequences is the Fort Craig National travel on “The Mother Road.” Over at the Nevada Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum amusement parks. Moody Gardens the Downtown Antique District features Kanesville Tabernacle has exhibits and a Historic Site. Socorro is the home of Historic Railroad Depot, the Kingman S Las Vegas » I-15 and US 93 and US brings to life the histories and cultures features the Aquarium Pyramid, the Rain- V V inviting malls and boutiques offering GARRICK RAMIREZ film on the journey and achievements of the San Miguel Mission founded in 1598. Railroad Museum displays railroad 95. On the Old Spanish Trail. More than DAVE NELSON of the American West with an out- forest Pyramid, the Discovery Pyramid nostalgic collectibles and the last oper- the Mormon Battalion. Halfway between Socorro and Belen at artifacts and model train layouts, and the 150 years ago a spring-fed creek flowed standing collection of fine art, artifacts with interactive exhibits for kids, a Ropes ating Woolworth’s lunch counter in the Go to: churchofjesuschrist.org/ Exit 169 is the Sevilleta National Wildlife nearby Locomotive Park displays famed through the Las Vegas Valley which cre- and programs. The Oklahoma History Course and Zip Line for thrills. Other great nation. Outdoor adventures include the visitkanesvilletabernacle Refuge with nature trails and a visitor steam engine #3759. Showcasing the Center showcases the state’s unique attractions include Schlitterbahn Water ated an oasis in the desert half-way be- Kern River Parkway Trail with 30 miles center. The Albuquerque area includes history of the area, the Mohave Museum Omaha, NE » I-80. The Mormon Trail history from the late 1600s to today. Park, Galveston Naval Museum, the Gal- tween Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. At of scenic bike trails and whitewater the historic Gutierrez-Hubbel House of History and Arts features exhibits Center at Historic Winter Quarters The Oklahoma City National Memorial veston Railroad Museum, and the Ocean the world-class Springs Preserve visitors rafting tours on the Kern River. and the Albuquerque Museum of Art covering prehistoric times and the towns W W features interactive exhibits, artwork, and Museum features state-of-the-art Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum. Go can experience museums, including the Go to: VisitBakersfield.com. and History. South of Santa Fe is the La mining and ranching history. And if you’re reconstructed settings, artifacts and technology, hands on exhibits and an to: Galveston.com amazing Nevada State Museum, galleries, Bajada Mesa, one of the best preserved a fan of local brews be sure to stock up on V Fresno » CA 99, 41and 180. On the a film on the Mormon Trail pioneers, inspiring memorial. The Oklahoma Hall outdoor events, a colorful botanical J San Antonio » At the crossroads and historically significant portions of AUTO TOURS award-winning vintages at Cella Winery Butterfield Overland Trail. Visitors can the Mormon Battalion, and the Historic of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum garden, and interpretive trail system at of I-35 and I-10. On the historic Texas the trail. A great place to end … or start and enjoy a tour and tasting at Desert Dia- sample California’s fertile Central Valley Winter Quarters of 1846-48. celebrates the character and spirit the birthplace of Las Vegas, named by Lower Emigrant Road. The Alamo Mission your trail journey is at the festive Santa Fe mond Distillery. Go to: GoKingman.com. at Simonian Farms Old Town that also Go to: churchofjesuschrist.org/visit of Oklahoma. Other great attractions the Spanish for “the meadows.” At the Old CARL MAZUR CARL founded in 1718 was the site of the 1836 Plaza and the Palace of Governors with ALEX SANTIAGO features antique exhibits, a Route 66 include the 45th Infantry Division Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic mormontrailcenter Texas Revolution. Today, the 4.2-acre history, artisans and fine dining nearby. X X Shooting Gallery, and an Old West Sa- Museum, the Museum of Osteology, and Park trail travelers can see a multitude of complex features interactive tours and Go to: CaminoRealcarta.org. loon with daily wine tasting. Forestiere

the Oklahoma Museum of Art, which PETE GREGOIRE artifacts, a Visitor Center, and a Spanish exhibits, reenactments and the scenic California Underground Gardens is a fantastic features one of the world’s largest col- Trail marker inside this historic adobe Alamo Gardens. A short walk leads to the underground retreat built in the early lections of Chihuly glass. The Science creative galleries, and craft breweries op- T San Diego » I-8 and I-5. The Mormon world-famous San Antonio River Walk, a “Must see” Southern Arizona Parks – at the Phoenix Art Museum, or go north to shuttle from Tusayan, north of Williams fort. Nearby Las Vegas landmarks include 1900s featuring living quarters and Museum of Oklahoma features eight- erating in historic buildings. If you love star- Battalion followed a number of Southern 15-mile urban waterway surrounded by Southeast of Willcox on AZ 186, hit the trails see over 800 instruments from around the on AZ 64. The traveler-friendly South Rim R R the colorful Fountains of Bellagio, The fruit-bearing vines and trees growing acres of hands-on exhibits for the whole gazing, this Dark Sky-certified town is also Trails, and created Cooke’s Wagon Road great restaurants, historic districts and at Chiricahua National Monument and gaze world at the Musical Instrument Museum. If features hotels, restaurants, a general Las Vegas Strip with its dazzling array beneath the earth’s surface. The Fresno C C family. The Bricktown Entertainment home to the Lowell Observatory, where to California during the Mexican- Ameri- great shopping. San Antonio Missions in wonder at the park’s 100-foot-tall rock you’re up for some nightlife, there’s no bet- store, laundry and shower facilities. You’ll Utah of themed casinos, and the nightly sight Chaffe Zoo houses a variety of animals District offers a fun mix of heritage, M M Pluto was discovered in 1930. Visitors can War. The Mormon Battalion Historic National Historical Park, which along spires, which formed over 27 million years ter spot than Roosevelt Row, a walkable art also find incredible scenic views, which you and sound sensation of the Fremont in native habitats, including a rain Missouri dining and entertainment connected by R Cedar City » I-15. On the Old Spanish Site is located in Old Town State Historic with the Alamo is the first UNESCO World ago. At Kartchner Caverns State Park, district featuring galleries, studios, street can peer through six different telescopes can experience by foot, bike, car or shuttle. Street Experience. For incredible views forest and Sea Lion Cove. Other unique the scenic Bricktown water taxi service. Trail. Visitors can experience the days of Park, south of Presidio Park and the C Springfield »US 65 and I-44. On the Heritage Site in Texas, includes Spanish southwest of Benson on AZ 90, you can art, boutiques, bars and restaurants. And and enjoy multimedia shows, interactive More adventurous visitors can opt to tour of the Strip and Nevada desert there is attractions include the Meux Home Go to: VisitOKC.com. the Old Spanish Trail, pioneers and iron I-8/I-5 interchange. Visitors may take a Butterfield Overland Trail. Springfield Mission compounds built in the 18th tour a living limestone cave with the world’s no auto tour would be complete without exhibits and demonstrations. Nature buffs the Canyon by mule, horseback, helicopter the Stratosphere Tower, the Eiffel Tower Museum home of a Civil War surgeon, KEN MORTON ore miners at Frontier Homestead State today has great attractions that bring largest stalactite formation. Split east and a visit to the Penske Racing Museum. In can’t miss a visit to The Arboretum at Flag- or train. The less crowded North Rim offers Viewing Deck, and the High Roller, the guided interactive video tour that high- the Kearney Mansion Museum home of Century. Market Square is a three-block Park Museum featuring historic buildings, alive the Old West, the Civil War and the west of Tucson, Saguaro National Park is nearby Scottsdale, Old West history meets staff, nestled in 200 acres of the Coconino a quieter experience but is closed due to lights the faith, service and sacrifice of California’s “Raisin King”, and the Arte outdoor plaza offering visitors the sights, wagons and artifacts, period reenactors world’s biggest observation wheel. Spe- history of transportation. The History the best place to see giant saguaro cactus shopping mecca, where Western Spirit: National Forest, and host to festivals, weather from October 15–May 15. On the the Mormon Battalion volunteers during Americas Art Gallery. Great places to sounds and flavor of Old Mexico. The San N N and interactive exhibits. Nearby Cedar cialty museums include the fascinating Museum on the Square features six that reach as high as 50-feet and can live Scottsdale’s Museum of the West and the concerts, plant sales and workshops from west side, the West Rim is best known for their 2,000+ mile journey from Council take the kids include the Island Water- Antonio Museum of Art displays ancient TOM ALEXANDER Breaks National Monument features a 30-acre Clark County Museum, the Mob main galleries in the historic downtown more than 200 years. Go to: VisitArizona.com. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art May to October. And northeast of downtown the Skywalk, a glass-bottom walkway 4,000 Bluffs, IA to San Diego in 1846–47. park, the family-friendly Rotary Story- Egyptian, Greek and Roman art, while the 2,500-foot deep basin with canyon walls Museum, the Neon Museum with classic area. The C-Street Historic District is a beckon visitors alongside shops, boutiques are two cultural destinations worth a feet above the Canyon floor. Visitors can After the tour visitors can see historic land Amusement Park, and the G G McNay Art Museum specializes in 19th and N Phoenix » I-10 and I-17. On the But- in vivid, multi-colored hues. Cedar City Las Vegas neon signs, the National Atom- haven for shoppers with art galleries, and restaurants. Go to: VisitPhoenix.com. stop: the Northern Arizona University Art also enjoy rafting the Colorado, horseback artifacts, get a photo of themselves Shinzen Japanese Garden. Fresno is 20th Century art. The Briscoe Museum of terfield Overland Trail, the Juan Bautista can also serve as the gateway and “base ic Testing Museum, and Madame Tus- boutiques, antique stores, enter- Museum, with a large collection of ancient riding and zip lining at Hualapai Ranch. and their group, and enjoy demonstra- also the Gateway to Kings Canyon Na- Western Art houses art and artifacts re- de Anza Trail, and Cooke’s Wagon Road. O Flagstaff » I-17 and I-40. On the camp” for visits to Zion National Park, sauds – Las Vegas Wax Museum. Family tainment and local eateries. Other Asian pieces, and the Arizona Historical So- Go to: VisitArizona.com. tions of gold panning and brickmaking. tional Park and Sequoia National Park flecting the history of the American West. Arizona’s capital city is a showcase of Beale Wagon Road and Route 66. With its Bryce Canyon National Park and Dixie Na- attractions include SeaQuest Las Vegas, heritage attractions include the Air and ciety’s Pioneer Museum, featuring exhibits Old Town San Diego State Park also 55-miles east on US 180, and Yosemite The Witte Museum is dedicated to telling O O modern art, ancient culture and vibrant ponderosa pine forests, winter ski resort “Must see” Northern Arizona Parks — North tional Forest. Kanarra Falls is a beautiful Wet and Wild Las Vegas, Cowabunga Bay Military Museum of the Ozarks, Railroad and artifacts from the Old West including includes other historical attractions and National Park 92 miles north on US 41. the stories of Texas from prehistory to the nightlife. The world-renowned Heard Muse- and mountain town-meets-college town of Chambers on US 191, you’ll find Canyon de slot canyon hike with stunning waterfalls. Water Park and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Historical Museum, the Route 66 Car wagons, equipment and a locomotive. Go to: restaurants. Go to: churchofjesuschrist. Go to: VisitFresnoCounty.org. present. SeaWorld San Antonio provides um showcases Native American culture and vibe, Flagstaff pleasantly surprises visitors Chelly National Monument on Navajo Nation The plays of William Shakespeare and Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Museum and the Wilson’s Creek National DiscoverFlagstaff.com. org/visitmormonbattalion. H H unforgettable marine life encounters, art and has live performances such as the with its 7,000’ elevation. Take a walk, Tribal Lands, with multi-hued canyon walls Casino. Nearby outdoor adventures W Santa Cruz » CA 1, 9 and 17. On Battlefield. At the home of Bass Pro other classics are performed nightly from a water park and thrill rides. Six Flags P Grand include Hoover Dam and the Red Rock U Bakersfield »CA 99, 58, and 178. California’s Mission Trail. The Santa Cruz Shops, visitors won’t want to miss John- World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. bike or grab a Segway to tour the Historic Grand Canyon National Park» that showcase hundreds of ancient pueblo June through October at the Tony Award Fiesta Texas has coasters, a water park Half a mile south, explore an extensive Downtown and Railroad District, featuring Canyon adventures begin at the South Rim’s ruins. Petrified Forest National Park, on winning Utah Shakespeare Festival at Canyon National Conservation Area. On the Butterfield Overland Trail. The Mission State Historic Park on Mission ny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National and nightly entertainment that includes collection of classic and contemporary art Riordan Mansion State Park, unique stores, Grand Canyon Village, accessible by free I-40/US 66 west of Chambers, features the Beverley Center for the Arts. The Go to: VisitLasVegas.com. Bakersfield Museum Trailis a 15-mile Hill features the only surviving building Museum & Aquarium featuring lifelike fireworks.Go to: VisitSanAntonio.com. Q Q of the 12th California Mission founded displays of wildlife the world over and in 1791. The adobe building has been thousands of fish in huge aquariums. Arizona restored to the days when it provided There are also many local wineries, I I M Tucson » I-10. Explore a unique blend housing for Native American families micro-breweries and distilleries in the of Mexican, Spanish Colonial, Wild West in the early 1800s. The park grounds area. Go to: SpringfieldMO.org. and even modern aerospace history in Ar- include a patio, gardens, exhibits and Discover America’s Great Southwest! excellent views of the city. The Santa K K izona’s second-largest city. Following the Anza Trail south along I-19, you’ll discover Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a seaside Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and amusement park featuring a classic New Mexico the beautiful Mission San Xavier del Bac, wood roller coaster, a beautiful old-time J J K Santa Fe » I-25. On the Santa Fe built in the 1700s by Spanish missionaries. carousel, food, and games. Visitors Trail, Cooke’s Wagon Road, the El Camino can opt to take a self-guided historic D D If the Wild West is more your style, check Texas Real de Tierra Adentro Trail, the Fort out the attractions and stunt shows in the walking tour. Wildlife viewing from the G Sherman » US 82 and US 75. On Smith-Santa Fe Trail and the Old Spanish historic town of Tombstone or Trail Dust historic Santa Cruz Wharf includes the Butterfield Overland Trail. The Trail. Santa Fe has been the hub for many Town. And flying enthusiasts can’t miss seabirds, seals, sea lions, and other lifelike displays at the Harber Wildlife trails and travelers since the 17th Century. the Pima Air and Space Museum—along mammals. Pet a friendly shark at the Museum feature big game animals and Today the city is a mecca for art, culture, with the nearby 390th Memorial Museum nearby Seymour Marine Discovery Cen- African artifacts. Visitors to the nearby unique shopping treasures, and delicious and the largest aircraft boneyard in the ter and learn more about the amazing E E Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge can New Mexican cuisine. The Downtown Pla- world—and the Titan Missile Museum. In Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctu- view nature up close with 338 species za area has the look and feel of a classic downtown Tucson, the arts are on display ary at the free Monterey Bay National Arkansas of birds, 36 species of mammals and 60 Spanish Plaza with the New Mexico His- not just at the Tucson Museum of Art, but Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center species of reptiles and amphibians. The tory Museum, the New Mexico Museum of around town in the form of large, stunning located nearby. Both Marine Centers are D Rogers » I-49. On the Butterfield Sherman Jazz Museum is a “must-see” Art, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, great murals. Outside of town, adventurers near West Cliff Drive, a scenic three- Overland Trail route. Rogers offers for any Jazz enthusiast with collections shopping, dining and local Native artisans will find great hiking trails in the Sonora and-a-half mile stretch of coastline, today’s trail travelers memorable mu- from Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and all within easy walking distance of each Mountains. And if you can’t make up your that is home to the Santa Cruz Surfing seums and trendy shopping surrounded many more. A Touch of Class Antique other. The Museum Hill area features the mind on whether to experience nature, Museum, hidden beaches, and Natural by breath-taking Ozark scenery and Mall on the historic Sherman Downtown Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the history or art, head to the Arizona-Sonora Bridges State Park and Beach. Go to: historic sites. Favorite local museums Square is an antique shopper’s dream Museum of International Folk Art, the Desert Museum where you’ll find a zoo, VisitSantaCruz.org. in the area include the Daisy Airgun with 38,000 square feet and three floors Wheelwright Museum of the American In- aquarium, botanical garden, natural his- X Sonoma Valley » Take US 101 north Museum, the Rogers Historical Museum of treasures and the Grayson County dian and the Museum of Spanish Colonial tory and art gallery. Go to VisitTucson.org. of San Rafael to CA 37, east to CA 121 at and the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. and Outlaw Trails Museum. The Sherman Sears Point, and north to CA 12. On Cali- The inspiring Crystal Bridges Museum Museum, housed in a historic Carnegie fornia’s Mission Trail. Sonoma is the last of American Art combines art and Library, features the Texoma Time and most northerly of the chain of Span- architecture with the natural beauty Traveler exhibit, Dino Days, and more. ish missions built by Franciscan padres, of nature trails. The nearby Pea Ridge During summer months, the Splash Pool and is unique in that it was the only one National Military Park is the nation’s waterpark offers cool fun for the whole built after Mexico’s independence from largest intact Civil War Battlefield. War family. Also, check out 903 Brewers, an Spain. The San Francisco Solano de Eagle Cavern on the shores of Beaver award-winning microbrewery. Sonoma Mission was completed in 1823. Lake offers wondrous sights including Go to: ShermanTX.org. Today the mission has been restored an underground waterfall. Families as a part of the California State Parks will enjoy the splash fun at the Rogers H Fort Worth » At the crossroads of system and features a museum, lots Aquatics Center. Shoppers can choose I-35W and I-20. Just off the Butterfield of atmosphere, a gift shop, and is on from the brick-lined streets of Historic Overland Trail route. The American the picturesque Sonoma Plaza. The Downtown Rogers with its gourmet West comes alive with the twice-daily Plaza is the perfect place to start or restaurants and charming boutiques, or longhorn cattle drive down the streets end a day of touring and features old Pinnacle Hills Promenade, the area’s top of Fort Worth’s National Historic adobe storefronts, sunlit courtyards, destination shopping center. Stockyards District. The Stockyards historic landmarks and a pleasing mix Go to: VisitRogersArkansas.com. has rodeo every Friday and Saturday night at the 1908 Cowtown Coliseum, of restaurants, boutiques, galleries, E Fort Smith » I-540, I-40, and I-49. the recreated Pawnee Bill’s Wild West tasting rooms and hotels. Sonoma On the Butterfield Overland Trail and Show on Saturday afternoons, plus Valley is known as the birthplace of the Beale Wagon Road. Once an historic authentic western fashion and stores California’s wine industry and today is “Social Club”, today Miss Laura’s Visitor and delicious barbecue. For nightlife, home to over 100 wineries. Wine tasting Center is a good place to start any tour nothing matches Billy Bob’s Texas, the Use this guide to do some “trail-blazing” of your own. You’ll tours are offered by group, by trolley, by with information on all the great places world’s largest honky-tonk, for con- discover these historic trails that helped mold this nation, and bike or by Segway. Sonoma’s early days to visit. The Fort Smith National Historic certs, dancing and fun. Fort Worth’s Cul- experience the cities, towns, states, state and national parks, and are on display at the Sonoma Barracks, Site features the parade grounds and tural District features world-renowned the immense lands and horizons of the Great American Southwest Sonoma State Historic Park and the restored buildings of the famed fort of museums with collections ranging from and the Golden West. Go adventuring! General M.G. Vallejo Home. Scenic out- the War with Mexico and the Civil War American masterpieces to modern to door hiking tours include Jack London and along the historic Trail of Tears. Michelangelo’s first painting, at the n Butterfield Overland Trail n The San Antonio–San Diego Mail Line State Historic Park, Bartholomew Park The park includes the historic barracks, Kimbell. The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of and the Sonoma Overlook Trail. Santa Fe National Historic Trail El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Use this guide to do some “trail-blazing” of your own. You’ll discover these historic trails that commissary, the courthouse of Judge Fame honors women of the West -- the n n Go to: SonomaValley.com. National Historic Trail helped mold this nation, and experience the cities, towns, states, state and national parks, Parker, jail buildings and gallows. The only museum of its kind. Downtown Fort n Fort Smith–Santa Fe Trail Fort Smith Museum of History has over n Old Spanish National Historic Trail and the immense lands and horizons of the Worth’s Sundance Square is a 35-block n Fort Smith–El Paso Trail 40,000 artifacts chronicling the city’s shopping district with the three-story n Beale Wagon Road history. The Fort Smith Trolley Museum Chisholm Trail Mural in the central Plaza. n The Mormon Battalion Great American Southwest and the Golden West. Go adven- n Juan Bautista de Anza National features railcars and even a touring Fort Worth also has 10 other great n Upper Emigrant Road in Texas turing! 1926 electric streetcar. More extensive shopping districts including Clearfork Historic Trail and scenic rail tours are offered by A & for luxury brands and Tanger Outlet. n Lower Emigrant Road in Texas ©Jack Sorenson Fine Art, Inc. n California’s Mission Trail M Railroad Excursions. The Park at West Go to: FortWorth.com. jacksorensonfineart.com

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GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS VEGAS LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to Los Angeles that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton,

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. road continued northwest to the Pecos Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on River and crossed Texas Guadalupe J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars…or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an stars…or the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbeque or fiesta under under fiesta or barbeque a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great

Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona, across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa history, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and history,

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands - his these along communities the in

a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural

American Southwest together with with together Southwest American Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State

adventure. its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

and scenic byways are gateways to to gateways are byways scenic and historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary

heritage…where trailside communities communities trailside heritage…where mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads… roads that largely follow these these follow largely that roads roads…

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose

covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great  ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then United States, following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. 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MONUMENT VALLEY MONUMENT SAN FRANCISCO SAN PETE GREGOIRE CEDAR CITY CEDAR

GRAND CANYON GRAND Diego. The following day Colonel Cooke was created, organized and financed wrote that the Battalion had created a by James Birch, head of the California wagon road “of great value to our coun- Stage Company. Birch was awarded the try” and that “history may be searched first overland contract for overland ser- in vain for an equal march of infantry.” vice on “The Southern Route”, which was designated as Route 8076. The contract SPRINGFIELD FORT SMITH FORT SMITH SHERMAN SANTA FE CEDAR CITY SAGUARO NAT’L PARK SABINO CANYON TAYLOR HIGGINS required semi-monthly service with DASH JAY four-horse coaches scheduled to leave San Antonio and San Diego on the 9th

and 24th of each month. The trip was Bureau New Vegas / Las

SONOMA VALLEY SONOMA FORT WORTH FORT FE SANTA LAS VEGAS LAS expected to take 30 days. The service GALVESTON GALVESTON was later supplanted by the Butterfield FORT WORTH TOMBSTONE FORT WORTH FORT WORTH overland mail operation. CEDAR CITY LAS VEGAS TUCSON SCOTTSDALE B The Butterfield E Fort Smith–El Paso K Old Spanish National M The Juan Bautista de Overland Trail Trail Historic Trail Anza National Historic Trail With the Gold Rush booming and Established in 1847, the trail proceeded Originally was a pack trail from Santa Fe On Monday morning, October 23, 1775, California’s population nearly doubling from Fort Smith, near today’s I-40 to GALVESTON GALVESTON to Los Angeles that was used primarily at the Royal Presidio of San Ignacio de overnight, the U.S. Postal Service McAlister, OK then went southwest to by traders from 1830-1848. It followed Tubac 45 miles south of today’s Tucson, contracted with John Butterfield, Sherman, TX near US 69, then continued G Upper Emigrant Road several variant routes through New Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau proprietor of an express stagecoach near US 287 northwest of Fort Worth to Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Anza gave the command, “Everybody PHOENIX ROGERS BAKERSFIELD in Texas

company in Utica, New York to establish Fort Belknap and Fort Chadbourne near California. It became a National Historic mount!” and his column of soldiers,

a year-round all-weather trail which I-20 to Big Spring, Midland, and Odessa Major Robert S. Neighbors set out in Trail in 2002. Beginning in 1848, the vaqueros, muleteers, aids, servants and Go Adventuring! Go became the Butterfield Overland Trail to Pecos, TX, then northwest near US 1849 to build a wagon road between Gal- Mormons converted the western part pioneers took to the saddles, ready to route. 285 and west on US 180 to El Paso. After veston, Houston, Austin, and northwest of the trail into a wagon road from begin Spain’s first major expedition to escorting a party of gold seekers from to Brady and west to Fort Stockton. The Salt Lake City to southern California. settle California.

The Butterfield route started in Tipton,

trails, not by stagecoach, horseback or or horseback stagecoach, by not trails, Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849, Capt. road continued northwest to the Pecos Today’s trail travelers will enjoy en route

in the desert or mountains. or desert the in MO and went south to Springfield and The Tubac Historical Presidio State Park

pleasure of following these historic historic these following of pleasure Randolph B. Marcy blazed this trail on River and crossed Texas Guadalupe J El Camino Real de attractions and parks along the route,

the stars…or an early morning sunrise sunrise morning early an stars…or the on to Rogers and Fort Smith, AR, then is south of Tucson on I-10 near Nogales.

Today’s trail travelers have the the have travelers trail Today’s his return trip back to Fort Smith. Mountains to Hueco Tanks and today’s traveling from Santa Fe to Farming-

whether it’s a barbeque or fiesta under under fiesta or barbeque a it’s whether headed southwest to Oklahoma and Tierra Adentro National It is the oldest Spanish Fort and Arizona’s

US 61/180 before dropping to El Paso on ton and continuing north to Durango, Great Southwest its distinctive flavor, flavor, distinctive its Southwest Great

Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. and Nevada Utah, Arizona, across the Red River into Texas just first state park. The Park sets the stage

the Rio Grande River. Upon reaching El Historic Trail Colorado and northwest past Mesa history, and natural beauty provide the the provide beauty natural and history,

and Texas to Colorado, New Mexico, Mexico, New Colorado, to Texas and above Fort Worth at Sherman. It then Paso, emigrants turned north along the for the attractions visitors will see as

SAN ANTONIO SAN In 1598, the “Royal Road of the Interior” Verde National Park on today’s US 191 to toric trails. This blending of cultures, cultures, of blending This trails. toric

Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, went west to El Paso and linked up they follow the Anza Trail to Tucson on

river to join the Southern Trail at Gar- was an early trade route into the United Monticello, Utah, east of Canyonlands - his these along communities the in

a combination of destinations from from destinations of combination a with the express stage line from San today’s I-19, and continues west on I-8

field, NM. Galveston served as a primary States. Starting from Mexico City and National Park, Arches National Park and multi-cultural events and experiences experiences and events multi-cultural

American Southwest together with with together Southwest American Antonio. From El Paso, the route headed to Yuma, AZ and Calexico, CA. Trail trav-

“Jumping Off” point for those going west continuing north for 1,600 miles, the Moab to I-70 and turn northwest to Rich- deserts and plains, and enjoy colorful colorful enjoy and plains, and deserts The Southern Emigrant Trails link the the link Trails Emigrant Southern The west on the Anza Trail to Tucson and on the Upper Emigrant Road in Texas. elers should then go north on CA 78 and

OMAHA OMAHA trail linked Spain’s colonial capital with field. From Richfield the trail continues

the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, the the Rockies, the Canyon, Grand the Phoenix to Yuma, San Bernardino, Los 70 past the Anza-Barrego Desert State

adventure. its northern frontier in New Mexico. This southwest on I-15 to Cedar City and Zion

You can see spectacular sights like like sights spectacular see can You Angeles, Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Park to Temecula, then I-215 to River-

and scenic byways are gateways to to gateways are byways scenic and historic trail was traversed by ox carts, National Park, then on to Las Vegas and

and San Francisco. The San Antonio side and west to Los Angeles on I-10. legendary trails. legendary

heritage…where trailside communities communities trailside heritage…where mule wagons, and on foot and brought nearby Tule Springs Fossil Bed National

Express continued west from Carrizo to Here the Anza Trail links with today’s roads… roads that largely follow these these follow largely that roads roads…

cities and towns celebrate their unique unique their celebrate towns and cities settlers into New Mexico. Many of the Monument to Barstow and Los Angeles.

San Diego. The 175 stage stops on the US 101 to Oxnard. Santa Barbara and interstate highways and primary primary and highways interstate Where some of America’s greatest greatest America’s of some Where

FLAGSTAFF trail’s campsites later became the cities

Butterfield were spaced 30-40 miles Solvang, then goes north to Santa Maria, their own vehicles on today’s modern modern today’s on vehicles own their

and good times await at every turn. turn. every at await times good and or towns of the Rio Grande Valley. In

apart, and in the desert, 10-20 miles San Luis Obispo, King City, San Jose

covered wagon, but in the comfort of of comfort the in but wagon, covered

Where the sun shines most every day, day, every most shines sun the Where SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA GALVESTON what is now West Texas and New Mex-

apart where water was in short supply. and San Francisco. Wherever the trail Great Southwest Great  ico, the trail stretched from El Paso to

Teams of fast horses and mules were went, settlement followed, establishing

F The Mormon Battalion Las Cruces; Socorro, Belen, Albuquer- changed at the stage stations along the culture and ambiance visitors can Welcome to America’s America’s to Welcome que, and Santa Fe. Today’s Interstate 25 with new drivers who traveled both day The Mormon Battalion followed a num- experience today. ber of Southern Trails to California, and largely follows the trail north from Las FORT SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY and night. The bone-jarring journey took THALER SHMUEL AND VSCC RAMIREZ GARRICK AND VSCC Cruces along the Rio Grande Valley. The

25 days. established Cooke’s Wagon Road

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GRAND CANYON CANYON GRAND TUCSON The Mormon Battalion was a trail-blaz- SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO scenic vistas, national forests, historic ing unit of the Army of the West that sites and ancient pueblos and mesas. pioneered a new trail/road to California H Lower Emigrant Road

LAS VEGAS LAS in 1846–47. Some 500 members of the in Texas Important Bureau of Land Management Battalion enlisted for one year during sites along the trail include Yost Draw, a SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ The Army Corps of Engineers set out FLAGSTAFF KINGMAN the Mexican–American War. Their 15-mile trail where you can walk where in 1849 to locate a road for military and SANTA FE SANTA FE 2,000+ mile journey began at Council thousands of people, wagons, and L commercial purposes between San Beale Wagon Road Bluffs, IA in mid–July,1846. Led by livestock traveled into New Spain, which Antonio and El Paso where it linked up Fort Smith, AR to Los Angeles, CA Captain James Allen, the Battalion pro- was to become New Mexico. Near Truth with the Oxbow Trail (the Butterfield ceeded along the Missouri River to Fort or Consequences. Go to: www.blm.gov/ In 1857, Edward Beale was appointed Overland Trail). The trail route today Leavenworth, KS, where it was outfit- visit/yost-draw; Point of Rocks, was an superintendent of a governmental sur- goes northwest along the Rio Grande ted. Then led by Andrew Jackson Smith, important landmark travelers depended vey for a military wagon road from New SANTA CRUZ SONOMA River to Del Rio near today’s US 90, then it traveled across Kansas to Santa Fe, on as they made their way through the Mexico to the Colorado River. This wag- Sam Morris / Las Vegas News Bureau SANTA FE SANTA FE proceeds northwest on US 285 to Fort N where Lieutenant Colonel Philip St. desert. Near Las Cruces. Go to www. on road was then extended by becoming California’s Mission Stockton and Pecos and continues west C George Cooke took command and the blm.gov/visit/point-of-rocks; Historic the Mojave Road crossing the Mojave Trail Santa Fe National to El Paso roughly following US 90. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was Battalion continued on to Albuquerque. Desert to Barstow and Los Angeles. He The 21 missions that comprise Califor- one of the largest and most important Historic Trail The Battalion headed south along the organized a second survey in 1859 be- nia’s Historic Mission Trail are all located frontier forts in the West. 35 miles south In Missouri, William Bucknell, an Rio Grande River on the El Camino Real tween Fort Smith and Albuquerque. The on or near Highway 101, which roughly of Socorro. Go to: www.blm.gov/visit/ early-day trader, in 1821 established the de Tierra Adentro Trail near today’s I-25, general alignment of Beale’s road was traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) Santa Fe Trail which would eventually then traveled southwest creating what fort-craig-historic-site later followed by the Santa Fe Railroad, Discover the Discover the named in honor of the Spanish monar- become the anchor route that connect- became known as Cooke’s Wagon Road, In Las Cruces, see Old Mesilla Village, a then U.S. Route 66 (which then became chy which financed the expeditions into ed with other military roads and historic a road that linked southern California famous stop along both the El Camino today’s Interstate 40). California in the quest for empire. Cali- with the then United States, following SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Spanish trails that linked Santa Fe with Real and the Butterfield Overland Trail, Today’s travelers have today’s primary fornia’s historic missions were located the current US-Mexico border west to Texas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and the La Posta de Mesilla, at one time and interstate highways to head West on the trail in such a way that they were the San Pedro River before continuing Arizona, and Nevada to the gold rush a stage station on the Butterfield Trail. from Fort Smith to Shawnee and spaced a day’s walk from each other. routes to California. to Tucson where it joined the Juan Bau- Just outside of Las Cruces is the New Midwest City on I-40 to Oklahoma City, Beginning with the establishment of the tista de Anza Trail west to California. Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The trail begins at Franklin, MO, where West to Weatherford and Elk City to San Diego de Alcala Mission in 1769, the In Socorro, you can see the Old San the early-day traders loaded the trade Over 30 women and over 40 children Shamrock, TX, and on to Tucumcari, missions are located at San Luis Rey Miguel Mission in the plaza which was goods they would sell in Santa Fe. Once accompanied the Battalion from Council SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO Santa Rosa and Albuquerque, NM. The San Juan Capistrano (1798), San Gabriel built around 1626. Socorro is also home AUTO TOURS the wagons were loaded, they traveled Bluffs to Santa Fe. Near Phoenix, the Beale Wagon Road continued near (1771), San Fernando (1797), San Buena I to New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico south to Boonville. Today’s trail travel- Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash The San Antonio – today’s I-40 across Arizona to Flagstaff Ventura (1782), Santa Barbara (1786), Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum, a ers can follow the route from Boonville (Maricopa) tribes traded with the San Diego Mail Line and Kingman, then on to Barstow and Santa Ines (1804), La Purisima (1787), AUTO TOURS exhausted Battalion from December world class attraction. San Bernardino, CA, then southwest to Marshall on MO 41, then west to This early mail service, also known San Luis Obispo (1772), San Miguel (1797), Independence on US 24, and southwest 21–24, 1846. Continuing west, the Bat- For more information on the El Camino near I-15 to Las Angeles. San Antonio (1771), Soledad (1791), Car- PROGRAM PARTNERS talion used axes and other hand tools as the Jackass Mail, was the earliest to Olathe, KS on I-35, then follow US route used by the Overland Stagecoach Real, go to: www.blm.gov/visit/el-cami- mel (1770), Santa Cruz (1791), San Juan This brochure funded in part by our program partners to chip away stones to get their wagons 56 west to Baldwin City, Council Grove, and mail operation from Missouri to no-real-nht or you can go to the New Bautista (1797), Santa Clara (1777), San McPherson, Great Bend and Dodge City. through Box Canyon. Finally, on January Mexico Public Lands Info Center at 301 Jose (1797), Dolores (1776), San Rafael Omaha, NE» churchofjesuschrist.org/ California from 1857–1861. The Mail Line Missouri The Mountain Branch of the trail contin- 29, 1847, the Battalion reached San Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, 505-954-2002, (1817) and Sonoma (1823). visitmormontrailcenter Inc. Art, Fine Sorenson ©Jack Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau» ues to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic www.publiclands.org. jacksorensonfineart.com SpringfieldMO.org Council Bluff, IA» “churchofjesuschrist.org/ Site just east of La Junta CO on US 50. visitkanesvilletabernacle The trail turns south at Trinidad on I-25 Arkansas San Diego, CA» churchofjesuschrist.org/ and proceeds over Raton Pass, NM, and Visit Rogers» VisitRogersArkansas.com visitmormonbattalion then southwest to Santa Fe on US 64. The Cimarron Cutoff route goes from Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau» Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau» FortSmith.org VisitCedarCity.com Dodge City, KS on today’s US 56 and heads southwest across the western tip Oklahoma Arizona Missouri « Arkansas « Kansas » Oklahoma » Texas of the Oklahoma panhandle to Clayton Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Arizona Office of Tourism» Colorado « New Mexico « Arizona » Utah » Nevada » California and Springer NM, then follows I-25 into Bureau» VisitOKC.com VisitArizona.com Santa Fe. Texas Visit Tucson» VisitTucson.org If you enjoy your Southern Trails experi- OCTA Specialty Funds for Endowment, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Visit Phoenix» VisitPhoenix.com ence consider becoming a member of the Preservation, and Legal Defense of the Bureau» FortWorth.com Discover Flagstaff» DiscoverFlagstaff.com Oregon-California Trails Association so historic trails. 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